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Hello everyone, my name is Cooper Gray, and I am majoring in Computer Engineering. An interesting fact about me is that I have lived in a lot of different places over my 18 years.

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Hi Everyone! Dr. Brinker here. I'm happy to welcome you to the course. This first week is about getting to know one another and easing into our routines of reading, writing, and listening.
Your first "assignment" is to post an introduction in this first column by clicking the + symbol located just under this post. Tell us your name, major, anything else you'd like to share, and include a link to a piece of music you enjoy.  If you'd like, you can also post a picture of yourself- that will help me put together names and faces!

I'll go first- I'm linking to one of my favorites- Keith Jarrett. This concert was completely improvised!

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Hey y'all! My name is Sydney George, and I'm a biology major. I run cross country and track for tech, and in the future I'd like to attend veterinarian school. The song I chose today is Ophelia by the Lumineers, which is one of my all time favorite songs and bands.

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My name is Emmalee Rose and I’m a biology major. An interesting fact is that I’ve played cello for about 7 years.

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Hello, my name is Alexus Mariscal. I am majoring in Biology and trying to take the Pre-med track. An interesting fact about me is that I have a Great Dane.
I am a very big country listener, so one of my favorites has to be one by Keith Whitley.

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Hello my name is Diana Myers, I am from Los Angeles, California, and I am majoring in mechanical engineering. Something cool about me is that my birthday is on Halloween. I have done sports my whole life and I could not live happily without music. I am fluent in Spanish and I am half Colombian. I attached the song "Robarte un Beso" by Carlos Vives, a very famous Colombian singer. This song has to be one of my family's favorites. It is always a good time when this song comes on. My taste in music is very diverse so I wish I could link more songs but for now, I think this song is good to share. One style of music that I do not like is country. I am very excited for this class because music is one of my favorite ways to express myself!

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Hello my name is Claire Miller, I am a Animal Science/ Pre-Vet major. my interesting fact is I am huge fan of Texas country music and I am headed JAB Fest in October. Cody Johnson is one of my performers.

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Cody Johnson - 'Til You Can't (Lyric Video)

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Hello, my name's Wyatt Rust and I'm planning to major in computer engineering. I listen to a lot of different types of music, so I chose this one by just shuffling through my liked songs on Spotify

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Hey, my name is Luke Thrutchley, and I am a computer engineering major. I have played the guitar for three and a half years and picked up bass a year and a half ago. I love most any kind of music and enjoy playing anything from John Mayer to Polyphia to Cage the Elephant. I wanted to share way too many songs but decided on Tadow by FKJ and Masego. This song was also completely improvised by two musicians with a looping setup and has a unique blend of guitar and saxophone.

FKJ & Masego - Tadow

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Hello, my name is Logan Barkowsky and I am from Lubbock, Texas. I am hoping to major in Electrical Engineering and work in the residential sector in the future. An interesting fact about me is that I am the third generation of my family to attend Texas Tech. My favorite genre of music is Back Porch/Texas Country.

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Hello!! My name is Rylea Helmberger and I am a Biology Pre-Med major! An interesting fact is that my favorite food is queso and I have an obsession with buying shoes!

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I am majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Music and ASL. I chose a song by Fiona Apple because I really like her music. It's called "Every Single Night" and it's just comforting for some strange reason. I love her vocal choices and the ambience the song creates, especially with the rhythmic stresses on the instruments. It's kinda... wonky. So I hope you like it!

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My name is Hannah and I am majoring in biochemistry with a minor in Spanish. I was in orchestra all throughout middle and high school, and I think that helped me shape my appreciation for instrumental music, especially movie, video game, and TV show soundtracks. It was very difficult for me to pick a piece, but in the end I decided to pick a piece that I played with my orchestra that ended up being one of my favorites. It's a very complex piece to fit all of the different melodies together. The best recording I could find is the first 4 minutes of this recording of the whole suite.

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Hey my name is Case Coker and I'm majoring in biochemistry. I play piano and like both music theory and history, which is why I'm taking this class. My favorite types of music are jazz, progressive rock, classical (romantic era onward mostly), and video game music (especially the Mario Galaxy Soundtrack). The song I picked embodies a lot of what I like in music and has a very cool improv solo by Cory Henry.

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Hi! My name is Serena Palmer. My major is chemical engineering with a focus on cosmetics. I'm a dancer and have been using cosmetics ever since I was little which really made me interested in creating makeup. The song I chose is Ordinaryish People by AJR (feat. Blue Man Group)

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AJR - Ordinaryish People feat. Blue Man Group (Official Audio)

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Hi! I am Ruth Lee; I am majoring in biochemistry on the pre-dental track. I am aspiring to some day study prosthetic dentistry. Something I would like to share is that I am a very artistically oriented individual from things like playing the violin to arts and crafts as well as ballet. Linked is this song that never fails to make my day better, so I have shared it in hopes that it may do the same for another. It is by an artist named Leslie Odom Jr.; enjoy!

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Hi I'm Madison! I'm on the Pre Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences track and I hope to be a Speech Pathologist. I listen to a variety of music so I don't know if I could pick a favorite genre. Today I wanted to share a piece from an artist I have loved for a long time and that I was luckily able to see in concert a little while back! He is a very talented vocalist and pianist so I hope you enjoy "New" by Ben Platt!

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Hi, everyone! My name is Lauryn, and I'm an animal science major. I currently work for the RISE office, so come visit me on Friday afternoons! I also currently work for a research lab here at Tech in the veterinary science department. I really love baking, listening to music, going for nature walks, and hanging out with my cats. Here's a link to a song I really like at the moment!

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Babe Rainbow - Something New (Official Video)

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Hello, my name is Abbey Littrell and I am a physics major. I love all things music and art. A fun fact about me is that I have done ballet for 15 years. One of my favorite songs of all time is Redecorate by twenty one pilots. Tyler Joseph is one of my favorite songwriters of all time, not only do he and Josh Dun create beautiful music, but Tyler's song lyrics are pure poetry. I find his wordplay and content to be really meaningful and captivating.

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Twenty One Pilots - Redecorate (Lyric Video)

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Post a piece of music to analyze in class on Thursday.  We are going to get a lot of practice analyzing sound and applying new musical terms!
-Dr. Brinker

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And So I Watch You From Afar - Search:Party:Animal | Audiotree Live

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lots of interesting elements in Newsom's music!
- Lauryn Flores

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Joanna Newsom - Soft as Chalk (with lyrics)

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Multiple layers, but super simple

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Milky Chance - Stolen Dance (Instrumental)

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There are a lot of interesting instruments used in here. Posted by Cooper Gray.

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Incredible lyrics. Like slam poetry.

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Sam Smith has some great vocals and I love the drums in his music.

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Hannah- This piece is called Hidden Motives and it is from the video game Stellaris. I really like the melody and the various articulation techniques used.

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A Finnish folk song about a girl named Ieva

Emmalee Rose

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Love the introduction to this song and all of the elements!

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Chick Corea And Return To Forever / 500 Miles High

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https://open.spotify.com/track/7viJvsSKvbL4aBGmTzg4vi?si=0YdLyOM7Qa6TrZXp9y2SHg

This song has no rhyme in it.

Alexus Mariscal.

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The Last Thing I Needed First Thing This Morning

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The Last Thing I Needed First Thing This Morning

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[Case Coker] This is a song from Donkey Kong Country 2 on the Super Nintendo (SNES). It's an ambient track, so it's not supposed to have too much harmonic movement. This is accomplished by having a constant repeating ostinato that keeps the chord changes grounded and kind of unifies the whole piece and the different chords into one big mood. The composer David Wise also spent weeks inputting the samples into the SNES in order to add the gradual chord changes of his compositions in a way that wouldn't  overwhelm the SNES's small soundchip. Also it sounds quite nice.

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Stickerbush Symphony - Donkey Kong Country 2

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Ruth Lee
This song is so enjoyable to listen and would be interesting to analyze!

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This is a traditional song and it has a very medieval peasant vibe. -Macy Chambers

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Lots of emotion portrayed with just a piano; draws on emotions through pacing and altering volumes.

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I really enjoy the different layers to this song and the overall mood that it has. The tone in her voice really connects with the lyrics she is singing.

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Childhood nostalgia

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One of my favorite composers :)
-Abbey Littrell

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Stompin' Grounds is a song about Lubbock by a band that came together here at Texas Tech University. They aim to embody west Texas through the instruments they play, their method of playing, and their lyrics. Every member of Flatland Cavalry claims Lubbock as home, each one contributing to the writing of this song, throwing in an attribute they all remember or miss about Lubbock, like feeling the sandy soil blow into their hair, or about the various country bars around town. Ultimately, Stompin' Grounds is an ode to my hometown, accompanied by the sounds that characterize Texas country.

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Choose a piece of music that has a tie to your personal geography. Tell us a little bit about the sounds, settings, and significance of the piece you chose. Be sure to include a link at the end! We will listen to some of your examples on Thursday

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Pink! grew up moving a lot due to her parent being in the military and she uses her experiences as inspiration to write her songs. The song starts with a soft and almost reminiscent beginning with a guitar and then transitions into something more energetic, adding drums. Throughout the piece it will go from energetic and excited back to a softer and more delicate verse, creating a contrast. This piece was written by Pink! as the story of her life, highlighting strength and preserving through life in a letter for her daughter.

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This song encompasses the feeling of Texas and places I have traveled to. It is familiar and uses mainly west Texas sounds (soft guitar). It is a very loving song that describes a woman and her qualities through different aspects of Texas... ex: "Bright as the Dallas sky, free as bluebonnets in the summer, teeth are white as cotton in the fall." With every line you travel to a different familiar place. It has soft background instrumentals, and some sound like wind, as well as music that moves along a story of his love for this girl.

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The song West Texas Girl shows the way some girls have grown up in the Panhandle and West Texas. This song explains the weather of West Texas and talks about the towns in the area. This song talks about the backroads of Dalhart to Dumas which shows how the song is ruff; just like the backroads.
Claire Miller

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This Piece of Music was literally ingrained into my soul during my childhood in Lubbock. Anytime anyone mentions LBK my automatic trauma response is to give Buddy Holly's entire history. Buddy Holly is from LBK and with his band, The Crickets, along with influences from gospel, blues and country, performed on the Ed Sullivan Show. This is very significant because it allowed their musical style to be seen throughout the world, including England, where members of the Beatles were LOVING IT. The show was very popular and basically shot them into fame. The sounds can be described as unique, with the strong beat, Holly's vocal "yips" and the "traditional rock-and-roll lineup of two guitars, bass, and drum." (thank you Wikepedia). I would describe the sound as fast-moving and almost loud- like you can literally hear the boots stompin' on a dirt road. This song is significant because he's talkin to Peggy Sue- the drummer's girlfriend at the time after they had broken up. It holds personal significance for me because it was played at one of my dad's band's 50's concerts when I was younger. I remember myself twirling around basically yodeling "PEGGY SUE" for like an hour and a half. The song, and Holly's style screams "West Texas" but was actually very scandalous for the bible belt. Now it holds for every LBK native the place where Buddy Holly, the reference made in Mclean's "American Pie" is from.

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Buddy Holly & The Crickets "Peggy Sue" on The Ed Sullivan Show

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Ruth Lee

The song I chose is by Eric Nam.

I was born and raised in the U.S. as a Korean-American, and as he was also born and raised here, I find myself being more closer to his style of music. This artist truly makes music utilizing his bilingual advantage and collaborates with American as well as Korean artists. Several of his songs are in Korean, others are in English, and some contain both languages. Whatever the language, he creates phenomenal music and here is a song that I enjoy by him. Enjoy!

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Ramblin' Man - The Allman Brothers Band (Cooper Gray)

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Ramblin' Man - The Allman Brothers Band (Cooper Gray)

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This song relays the experiences of a man who travels to different cities looking for work. I find personal significance in this song because I have lived in cities ranging from Seattle to New York. Although this was an interesting experience, it did create a feeling that I do not have one specific place where I belong, which is similar to the person in the song. The song features a guitar, drumset, bass, and vocals. It has a sort of southern twang throughout the song, which relates to Lubbock, which is the place that I have spent about half of my years. The setting of this song is the southern United States, which is where The Allman Brothers Band originated. More specifically, the major cities of Georgia, Nashville and New Orleans.

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Allman Brothers Band   Ramblin' Man with Lyrics in Description

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I chose this song because it is sung by the very well known Colombian singer, Carlos Vives. I am Colombian so I grew up listening to his music and this song specifically has been a part of my life for the longest time. In the song, you can hear many traditional beats and instruments found in Colombian music. It starts off with a simple beat and then other instruments come in. These instruments later all combine to create an amazing song. The song is about a love interest and the lyrics use metaphors and similes to show his love for the girl.

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Being from (close to) Austin, Willie Nelson's kind of a cop out answer, but there's a reason why he's so iconic. This is probably my favorite song of his. While it's not the outlaw country that he initially became famous for, this song still has elements of country while also representing the melting pot of music that Austin had become at the time. I feel like the piano and his vocal delivery do a lot to convey the emotions of the song and make it a very impactful performance. Personally, Willie reminds me of my parents, as he's one of the artists that's often on in the background of our house.

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This is a bit of an abstract tie to geography, so it's going to take a bit to explain. I apologize in advance! I have lived in several places, and yet when I started thinking about it, I never listened to music geographically inspired by those places. I have been more partial to soundtracks since I was little, and the one constant setting of some of my favorite soundtracks has been outer space. When I was little, I watched my dad play through the Super Mario Galaxy games, and I listened to that soundtrack so much over the years that I basically have the whole soundtrack memorized, including the order of the songs. Listening to that soundtrack brings a lot of nostalgia for the specific places I lived when I listened to it a lot as well as general visualization of space and galaxies and other planets. As I got older, the Star Wars soundtracks and most recently the Stellaris soundtrack have joined my collection of "space music," as well as themes from Star Trek and other pieces that transport me to space. But I didn't choose any of those soundtracks for my piece. This piece, called Millennium, is a piece for full orchestra that I had the pleasure of playing in high school. We called it a rip-off of Star Wars because much of the rich instrumentation, including brass fanfares, winding woodwind melodies, and string solos, is reminiscent of Star Wars and many musical elements that have become collectively ingrained in our society as representing space. The harmonic held by the violins at the beginning of this piece was described by our orchestra director as "the piercing light of a star," and the cello solo about 3 minutes in conjures up a visualization of a silhouette floating in space against a background of stars and planets. The fanfare at the beginning and end of the piece is extremely similar to the throne room scene at the end of A New Hope. All in all, I have always felt a very strong tie to space music, and even if I have never personally left this planet, I feel it is an integral part of who I grew up to be and the music preferences I have.

https://www.jwpepper.com/Millennium/2397792.item#.YTlxM51KjD4

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Richard Meyer - Alfred Music Publishing

This contemporary-sounding overture is extremely powerful and full of emotion from beginning to end. Colorful and imaginative scoring features every section of the symphony orchestra, resulting in a wonderfully mature-sounding, yet playable, tour de force for the student orchestra.

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Richard Meyer - Alfred Music Publishing This contemporary-sounding overture is extremely powerful and full of emotion from beginning to end. Colorful and imaginative scoring features every section of the symphony orchestra, resulting in a wonderfully mature-sounding, yet playable, tour de force for the student orchestra.

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I guess country songs are ones most associated with Texas, but the only country songs I like are fun ballads so here’s Big Iron. The song covers a story reminiscent of classic westerns with a nameless ranger taking down an outlaw named Texas Red.

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This song is the official song of Kansas, my home state. I grew up singing this song, as did every other Kansas kid. It was written as a traditional cowboy song in the 1800's and sings of the tranquility and beauty of the midwestern plains. Starry skies, fields of buffalo and cattle, and rolling hills and flat plains create a calming environment that one can truly call home.

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Welcome to the Show- Cody Johnson (Madison Page)

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Welcome to the Show- Cody Johnson (Madison Page)

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"Welcome to the Show" is the official song of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. I was born in Houston and the rodeo was a big part of my childhood. This song really represents Houston and the people that live there. The mood of the song definitely makes the listeners experience what it is like to be at the Houston rodeo. Although most country songs could represent Texas in general, but this one specifically represent my hometown rather than just Texas as a whole.

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This song takes place with them on a train that moves throughout the indian country land. it starts soft and then the beats of the drum come in and everything starts coming together in this amalgamation of culture. This song is from a movie called Dil se. I was not born in India, but I do have great ties to the land and culture of my ancestors.

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This song is about country living and the beauty and simplicity associated with it. The very title describes the setting as a whole! This is a folky-classic rock song with simple acoustic guitar and a heavy bass line. This song means a lot to me since I deeply value the tranquility that is brought on by being in the country, somewhere I have to be quite often! As a resident of Lubbock, I feel like we are in the heart of the country.

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Heart Of The Country // Ram // Track 7 (Stereo)

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I chose this song due to its description and emotional portrayal of the city, Denver. In the song, it depicts a mother leaving her children and family for a better life in Denver. The tones and rhythm help back up this mood of betrayal and sadness, due to its slow rhythm and articulation of emotionally drawn words. Denver was an escape for this mother, and her children just ask "Why?", for what could be better than being with your family?

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The Lumineers - Left For Denver (Part 6 Of 10)

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I chose this piece because Selena was born in America, but still had Mexican values. In this song, it is mainly English, with a little bit of Spanish mixed in. The song starts very softly and her voice singing about being in love. Picks up beat and continues with her love about someone else. There is a steady beat throughout with even though at some points it will pick up right before it gets to the chorus. The chorus is repeated three times throughout this piece. Some of the places reminds me of being outside at night and watching the stars and the sounds you hear slightly that are not too loud.

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I was a type 9 with 5 being next. I think the test was accurate because when I was reading the description I made connections with my own behavior and thoughts. For the nine track, the piece begins with a very soft sound. It begins with him being almost afraid to break the silence. The song stays soft and nice, gaining energy but never becoming angry. He uses chords and sounds to illustrate and describe that certain personality type.

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What "type" were you?  After listening to the track representing your "type" and the podcast episode, do you think your test type was "accurate?"  Why or why not?
Regardless of the answer, tell us how the composer attempted to capture various "identities" with sound and whether or not you think the composer was successful.

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After taking the test, I found out I was a type 2. I agree with this because I feel like I am a very kindhearted person who would do anything for anyone. Although, sometimes this can be a bad thing, I believe most of the time it is very important to be that type of way. The composer used many different sounds only from type 2’ers to incorporate in this song. I thought this was very interesting because it shows the significance of one type and how they feel about themselves. I also loved that he talked about how most of the fingerprints he used from his friends and family had to do with water.

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When I took the personality test, I was a tied type 7 & 8. Type 7's are optimistic, spontaneous, high-spirited, and practical. They can also become a little scattered and distracted. I feel like the track 7 song showed this. It sounds free and whimsical and uses sounds that make you feel like you're floating. It rises high and repeats instrumentals, but also at times is chaotic and almost distracted. I like how it repeats the line, "I'm restless for what comes next," because I feel like this line describes a 7. I do relate to the personality type 7, and agree with how the song describes it. However, I was also a type 8. Type 8's are self-confident, strong, productive, straight-talking, and like to have control. Along with this they can be domineering as well as struggle to be vulnerable. The track 8 song started off strong and has in your face sound. The words are strong and the rhythm is powerful. I love the line, "Lost in the fight to protect it, I won't let you in." The voice goes soft at times to show hidden vulnerability, and then rises again to show the power and walls that are put up. The song is a journey of both "tough and soft." I feel I am just as much of an 8 as I am a 7. Both of these represent well and show different sides.

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Based on the test, I am a type 2. After listening to the song and podcast, I think that it represents my personality well. I often find myself thinking too much about other people and setting my feelings and/or needs aside. One of my favorite parts of the podcast episode was when he explained why he chose the instrumentation used in the song. He said that he only used strong instruments because he felt that strings best represented the type 2 personality. Strings have a warm and comforting tone which describes type 2 perfectly in my opinion. He also said that the lyrics were the journey of two learning to love and take care of themselves as well as others. I think that it was a great choice because I think wanting self love but not wanting to ask for it is one of the main struggles that a type 2 faces.

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The quiz told me that I was a 5, and listening to the podcast reinforced this. A lot of the things that they mentioned in the podcast were very relatable to me. Their introduction described fives as thinking, detached, cerebral, and reserved. While some of it's not really the way that I would choose to describe myself, I feel like most of it's true. The main fear in life being incompetence or the inability to succeed is also very true for me. He even got the skepticism about the enneagram right.

Song:
The first part of the song is entirely instrumental,  reverb and steady bpm, many layers of sound panning left and right  - space to think/feel, let mind wonder. open and resonant sounds
Longer than other songs - 5s value data and information
5/4, 5/8 time signature - haha it's the number
As many synths and machines as possible - information, research, data

I'd say that the composer was about as successful as he could've been; I think that it's really difficult to express anything more than simple emotions through
sound alone. Listening to it after hearing the context for all of the decisions that he made allowed me to see it in a new light and more understand the identities that he was trying to capture.

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After I took this test, I found out I was a 2. I understand why I am 2 because I am a lover, not a fighter. The song I listen to is about being a romantic, maybe even a little of a hopeless romantic. I understand where music comes into play when finding your identity. My music taste tells a lot about me.

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After taking the test, I found that I was a type 2. Type 2 is known as "the helper". 2s are known to be caring and helping others often. They also find it easy to relate to people and want to connect with them to show that they care. I believe that this is completely accurate to my personality. It says that twos can be easily drained by taking on the emotional weight of others. They are also very sensitive and often have low self-esteem.

I think that the song was very accurate. The lyrics were very representative of what it feels to be a "caring" person. Someone who is willing to pull a lot of strings to make sure the other is at peace,  even though it eats us alive.

-Lauryn f.

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After an extensive dive into the tests and reading about the different types, I feel I am most likely a type 5 followed by 6. I listened to both 5 and 6 to help narrow it down, and while 6 was a nice song, I related more to 5 than to 6. I didn't have time to listen to the podcast yet, but I could identify pieces of the characteristics of both 5 and 6 in their respective songs

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I was a type 7. Type 7 is the adventurer. The song 7 captures exactly how I feel inside all the time meaning it is quite accurate. Even the very first line "How nice it'd be if we could try everything" describes my goal in life. I want to try everything and experience all the world has to give. I'm "restless for whatever comes next". The song drew you in and represented the inner child inside of us.

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I found out I was a type 9 while taking this test, and I felt that it perfectly encapsulated who I am. While listening to the song, I actually cried with how much I connected with the lyrics and how it embodied my emotions. A type 9 is someone who is gravely emotional, but pushes down these emotions. They want a love they can't have/made up in their own mind. In the song, the composer embodies this sadness of being lost and emotional by beginning the song with soft and slow tempo melodies. However, near the end he picks up the melody, which symbolizes how you will rise above these sad moments and figure out who you want to be and find happiness.

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After taking the test, I was a type 7. I agree with this because type 7s are adventurous and resilient. This describes me very well. I always look at the bright side and see the good in people. Even with obstacles in my way, I still push forward. The song captured this perfectly because it had ups and downs and some parts were happy and inspiring, while others were sadder and calmer. The podcast explains how Sleeping At Last wrote the Seven song. He describes sevens as being optimistic and smiley people. The podcast also mentions how 7s are fun people who are not afraid to try new things. I agree with this because I love trying new things no matter how intimidating they may seem at first.

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I’m type 5, which I guess makes sense. Personally I think personality tests like this are kind of dumb and overgeneralized, like yes 5 describes me in a broad sense but I also identify with types 6 and 4. This test especially just seems very broad and overly simplified (like c’mon it’s only about 20 questions.)

Now to the song : It’s alright. It has elements that I certainly identify with (though not arranged in a way that I particularly like.) The beginning is purely instrumental and in 5/4 (hehe that’s the type number), which I appreciate because it does invite the audience to listen more intently, something that I enjoy doing quite a bit. He goes back into 4/4 for the singing, which I assume is just a move of cowardice on his part. Synths are used extensively, and while I like synths, I don’t think they’re indicative of any personality type. Finally there’s the lyrics, which are decently accurate, as I do like to look at big things and ideas and try to break them down and comprehend them. However, like I said before personality tests are very vague and don’t reveal anything close to the true intricacies of a personality.

In conclusion, the piece fits alright with my personality, but is still dependent on a personality test that I’m quite skeptical of. Also I don’t like the guy’s voice.

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The artist employs several changes in tempo, using an upbeat tempo to embody the headstrong aspects of the 8 and slowing it down to show their vulnerabilities, eventually revisiting both the accelerando and the rallentando. Accompanying these changes in tempo are almost complete changes in instrumentation. To go with the upbeat tempo and theme of strength, strong, boisterous brassy instruments with percussive compliments for emphasis on each note are used, whereas a soft piano and string instruments, are used to emphasize the slower tempo and the theme of vulnerability. The dynamic also changes quite drastically, going from loud horn instrumentation and strong vocals to a quieter, soft piano and even softer vocals when switching themes from strong to vulnerable. During the final quarter of the song, a heavy crescendo is used to represent the transformation of a type 8, from a defensive and aggressive person to an accepting and vulnerable individual. The melody moves in a sharp, controlled motion when the themes of strength are being discussed, where it becomes smoother and more sinuous when the softer parts come about. Ultimately, the song moves from the unhealthy aspects of the type 8 personality to the positive transformation they could make when embracing the more vulnerable side of themselves, encompassing the emotions and qualities of a type 8 throughout that process. The discussion of strength and the attempt to uphold a perfect reputation as well as the benefits of embracing vulnerabilities is really where the significance of the piece lies, as it serves as an effective description of the type 8. The somewhat opposite sounds compliment the themes and tone of the separate parts of the song, thus allowing the composer to encompass the polarized characteristics of a type 8.

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Upon taking my personality test I learned that my primary personality type was a type 5, with type 6 and type 3 being tied for second place. I agree with this as I would consider myself to be analytical, energetic, and responsible.

As far as the song goes, I believe that the song for my main personality type did an excellent job of using compositional techniques to paint a picture of the type 5 personality. Throughout the song I found there were many different sounds happening at the same time. It allowed for a very in-depth analysis because of this. The lyrics also contributed greatly to the significance of the song. Overall, I was very impressed by the composer's work.

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I am an Enneagram type 6w5. I think the test accurately describes me, even if I don’t want to. I thrive based on my perception of being “secure.” Although I can sometimes go against the grain, I am loyal to those whom I love. But I also withdraw a lot of times because of the negative feelings I face. I’m skeptical of everything around me and anxious most of the time. I can never truly enjoy myself whenever I'm supposed to be having fun. I usually listen to slower songs with intentional lyrics, which may be because I find those sounds “safer” than others. My mom always comments on how my music is depressing, but I find that whatever state I’m in, I like to have constant rhythms and lyrics that I personally connect with. I’m also very loyal to my music, which is why I don’t branch out. The things I listened to in high school, during a rough mental season, are the things that comfort me. The composer attempted to make this song an "exhale," which I think he succeeded in. The waltz tempo and the instrumentation was handcrafted to let go of tension, even if he added suspenseful lyrics. He used samples of Type 6s to amplify the "good" things about this personality type. I think he did a great job trying to express the desires of the Type 6.

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Based on my results of this personality test, I am a type 9, peacemaker. After listening to the description of these types of people through the pod cast and the playlist, I can definitely confirm that this test was accurate in identifying my personality. It stated so many aspects of who I am and the actions that these people typically take that I honestly never realized I did. In the podcast, the individual was explaining how type 9's are typically seen to compromise their emotions and sympathy for themselves as they are so prone to tend to others first. Although I never really admitted to it or even thought about it, I did catch myself doing such actions.

The composer, as a fellow type 9, really captured my type in this peaceful melody that never really had a climax or fluctuations in dynamics. I find that he utilized strings to create this beautiful sound that wasn't uncomfortable as well as inserted lyrics about how he wasn't "half himself for half his life" and how he is trying to "find [himself] in someone else's eyes." So these aspects really stand out to me on how this composer accurately described my type through music composition.

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I am type 5.  I think the test was fairly accurate in the main aspects of its description.  I see this in the fact that I am very curious and want to know how things work. I think the composer did very well in both the lyrical aspect as well as the musical aspect. He made the first half of the song instrumental in order to allow the fives to analyze and appreciate the music.

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I chose this song because it is by the artist who performed at the first concert I went to. It greatly helped shape my music taste. Secondarily I chose this because it is a pouring out of his soul. The intro is him in his façade talking about how good he is, but as the song progresses his shield lowers and he begins speaking from the heart. This idea shaped both who I am and my music taste.

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Early on in their career, the Piano Guys did a cover of Paradise by Coldplay, but they did it in Swahili style. Towards the end is a call and response section.

-Hannah

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Coldplay - Paradise (Peponi) African Style (ft. guest artist, Alex Boye) - ThePianoGuys

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Grace Jones a Jamaican American who was a super model and singer. Pars written by a French musician is preformed by Grace Jones.

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Roy Hargrove Quintet 'Soulful' | Live Studio Session

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Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong were the most prominent names to come out of the Harlem Renaissance.

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Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga - It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) (Studio Video)

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This episode is something I immediately thought about with "Music Migration." Connie learns about bluegrass music and begins to go against her more classical father's influence.

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The Dale Gribble Bluegrass Experience: Blue Moon of Kentucky

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A jazz singer from the 1950’s
-Emmalee Rose

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-Ruth Lee

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https://open.spotify.com/track/51EKPuV1uAWryjNMqZLtgJ?si=8cdea21c05904b42

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So What comes from Mile’s Davis’ Kind of Blue, the best selling jazz album of all time. The album helped pioneer modal jazz.

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Billie Holiday wrote and sung this song to bring attention to the hardships and inhumane treatment African Americans were dealing with during the time of Jim Crowe laws in the U.S.

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Billie Holiday - "Strange Fruit" Live 1959 [Reelin' In The Years Archives]

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The song was based on a native Taiwanese chant.

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Enigma - Return To Innocence (Official Video)

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This song was based on Beck's experience growing up around a predominantly Hispanic area in California. It shows how the migration of peoples and their cultures heavily influence the identities of surrounding residents

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Robert Johnson is one of the most fascinating blues singers of the 1930s. He is also the subject of one of a very interesting American folk tale. According to legend, Johnson did not start out as a talented blues musician. In fact, he was considered to be mediocre at best. However, one night Robert Johnson went down to the crossroads where a fateful meeting would occur. This fateful meeting just happened to be with the Devil himself. Once he met the Devil, Johnson struck a deal that gave him unparalleled musical talent in exchange for his soul. So, one day Johnson went back to town and suddenly he was one of the greatest blues singers of all time until he died three years later. This is how the story goes at least. Although this story is likely false, it is still very interesting. If yo\u would like to know the real story of Robert Johnson here is the link to a good article about him.https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/robert-johnson-myth-devil-crossroads-story/

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Cross Road Blues - Robert Johnson (1936)

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I included a traditional polka song that is usually played at Oktoberfest, a German Folk Festival. The dancing is a huge part of the music and adds to the sound of it, so I have posted a video with music and dance. The accordion is the main backbone of polka music, but it can also include fiddles, clarinets, trombones, and tubas. Actual Oktoberfest is held in Munich, but it is a tradition that has spread. There are many festivals held in the United States, even one in Lubbock, to celebrate German Americans.

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Lofi is a genre of music derived from several strains including jazz, house, and lounge music. It really emerged in the 1950s, but the modern-day definition emerged closer to the turn of the century. Most styles of lofi can be traced back to jazz, hip-hop, or other styles of music that emerged as a result of slavery. I feel this is a significant genre because not only has migration influenced its formation, globalization impacts its evolution. This specific track I included contains the main aspects of lofi, but also contains Asian influences in the style and instrumentation. It truly is a genre that has brought migration/globalization full-circle.

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Post an example of Music and Migration. 

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Post an example of Music and Migration. 

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Research your example and be sure to be able to comment on its sound, setting, and significance.

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Claire Miller
This song is about about rebellion and trying to get rights. This song is about the Civil Rights Movement. The significance of this song is about wanting more freedom in the United States and working towards gaining these rights. Sound is made by the violin, trumpet, and a mans voice. This could be sung at riots or while rioting.

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Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Official Lyric Video)

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"Andouni" (which translates to homeless) is a traditional Armenian folk song which expresses a longing for one's homeland. However, the most well-known version of the song is one that was arranged by the renowned Armenian priest and composer Komitas in the 1900s. After the Armenian Genocide during World War 1, during which the vast majority of ethnic Armenians in the Ottoman Empire were killed or deported, the song became a symbol of the Armenian diaspora and loss.

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ANDUNI (Homeless) - Gomidas Vartabed - Lucine Zakarian

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“Trouble Man” starts with drums(symbols) and the a make voice enters. The piece itself is very smooth and the pace is laid back, like the musicians won’t be hurried. A saxophone comes in later and carries its own rhythm along with the lyrics. The singer, Marvin Gaye had many problems with depression, paranoia, and was an awkward person. Some of the lyrics represent his personal issues, “There’s only three things that’s for sure Taxes, death and trouble”. This is representative of how he had issues with taxes, drugs, and was later killed by his father after an argument. He keeps coming back to the lyrics “I come up hard”, which could reference how he grew up rough, had a rough life. The style of this song is R&B/soul. There are some lyrical deliveries that are rough, of more expressive that the others.

-Emmalee Rose

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"Oh Soldier, Pick Up Your Weapons and Follow Me!" is a cadence that began with WWII infantry as a call to the allies that it was time to begin the day, usually collecting all who knew the call until they had enough allied soldiers to rush the opposition. This concept of a marching/running cadence has spread to armed forces across the globe, originating amongst the WWII Allies, spreading to modern-day China and United States. The call and response form originated from slaves chanting while they worked to pass time or make the horrific physical labor somewhat easier as they were paced by the rhythm of the chant, or cadence. Ultimately, the marching/running cadence has become a symbol of the US Armed Forces, their dedication to physical training, and their imposition on the rest of the world.

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Oh Soldier, Pick Up Your Weapons and Follow Me!

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This is a jazz song that takes inspiration from traditional Bulgarian dance music, which is known for its odd meters. As such, it has a crazy time signature of 33/16.